Another day, another coffee shop :) I stopped by French Press and really enjoyed it. It's close to Walter Reed which makes it a convenient little spot. The customer service was good and the place itself is cute with great seating for a coffee shop. I ordered the iced strawberry matcha latte and it was really good. No complaints at all. I'd definitely come back and try it again. read more

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The service at this cafe was very friendly and the latte I got was very good (no burnt or too sweet but very flavorful). I spent a few hours here working and it seems to be fairly popular for folks in the area for coworking or taking a break. Parking can be challenging but it is worth it if you can find a spot. read more

Stumbled upon this coffee shop while visiting Bethesda from DC and I've already been back twice in the same week. I ordered the blueberry iced latte which I am obsessed with. I haven't had a perfectly made iced latte like this in a long long time. The space is light-filled and cozy, perfect for getting a little remote work done. The staff is also warm and friendly! read more

French Press - Blueberry Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Cannot speak more highly about this place. When I came in, I introduced myself to the owners and they treated me like I was an honored guest. I saw them give the same treatment to other patrons. They were very helpful in getting me to choose from the menu. When they heard I came from out of town, they advised me to try the cro'gel (croissant bagel) that you only get in Maryland and recognizing my interest in different foods, recommended me the kouin amann. They also guides me through my matcha choice and advised on the best temperature for it. If I lived in the area, I would surely be a regular here! read more

French Press - Crogel sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Very good. Nice well made croissant and salmon breakfast sandwich. My caramel macchiato was also delicious, one of the best I've ever had. On their menu they also have some interesting drinks that I haven't seen other places. Service was good. The place is a bit small but there is different types of seating at tables and along the windows. I definitely plan to visit again to try more stuff. read more

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I was looking for a coffee shop with wifi to get some work done and Yelp led me here. The place is warm, friendly and comfortable. The smoked salmon crogel was delicious but pricy Pro Tip: Get the crogel! read more

French Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Roast beef sandwich had a deli meat on it that was supposed to be roast beef. I had the color of corned beef, and absolutely no flavor what so ever. Very disappointing. In Bethesda. Iced latte was ok read more

Cute little coffee shop in downtown Bethesda with immaculate vibes. Good for studying with multiple small tables. Can't comment on the food, but the cappuccino I ordered was good, if extremely hot. I had to let it cool down for several minutes before being able to drink. I enjoyed the bar seating at the front which is perfect for solo relaxing and people watching. Service was quick and friendly. I'd like to go back and try some of their other beverages, but for the music and atmosphere alone I'll give it 5 stars. read more

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In a semi desperate search for coffee and a light breakfast option after an intense workout, I turned to yelp for a walkable nearby solution, and the new 5 star rated French Press popped up. French Press is a cute, clean, and modern coffee shop that also serves all sorts of french delicacies and pastries. The breakfast sandwiches are made to order, and are fresh and absolutely delicious-just make sure you specify if you want it served hot. The coffee options are equally as good. My vanilla almond milk latte was not overly sweet and had a perfect balance in favor and smoothness, and my friend enjoyed her matcha latte. The pastries were also good, but (perhaps personal preference) could have been served a bit warmer to give them a more softer, succulent taste and texture. Customer service was perfectly hospitable and attentive, and was a very personable experience. Seating is fine-with a few small round tables, one oblong wooden table, and counter seats available overlooking street view window. Overall, highly recommend trying out this new locally owned shop. pro tip-Street parking is available, but definitely walk for convenience. read more

French Press - croissant w/egg, smoked salmon, and avocado (left) and crogel (croissant/bagel hybrid) with egg, smoked salmon, and avocado (right). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Amazing coffee! I got a small latte (5.50) + vanilla flavor (1.50) and it was SO good!! It was not at all bitter, very smooth, and it didn't feel heavy after I drank it, even though I got it with whole milk like I usually do -- but I think other places add maybe more sugar and it sometimes makes me feel bad. I wish we lived closer to get the coffee more frequently. My husband got the red eye and said it had a slight blueberry taste but was also very good -- and very effective!! Highly recommend read more

The service was great! The food was tasty and the coffee definitely didn't disappoint. The ambiance was very refreshing. Would be a great place to study or to go to simply start off the morning. I had a party of 6 and not one of us was disappointed by what we ordered. read more

Really exceptional customer service, they really go out of their way to make sure you get exactly what you want. Great selections of pastries as well. Love this place! read more

Coffee shop with limited, barebones, seating, but a solid selection of pastries, hot food, and drinks The food menu is very strange, as they have more niche options (such as an egg & avocado crogul) but do not have basic offerings (like a breakfast sandwich). They also only offer eggs in the form of egg salad (aka chopped up and with cheese rather than just fried or scrambled) for their sandwiches My strange breakfast crogul ended up being pretty good (even thought they got part of my order wrong), but I also got a vanilla latte and it was not very good read more

A great place for sandwiches. It was so good that we went back three separate times during our short trip to Bethesda.

The crogel has entered my life and I'm not looking back. What a great place for coffee and a sandwich! The smoked salmon sandwich is a perfect breakfast. And the coffee here is amazing. read more

French Press - Smoked salmon sandwich on a crogel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Good: Coffee, customer service, ambiance Bad: Food, chai We got a flat white, iced chai latte, spinach quiche, and almond croissant. The flat white was good, but the chai latte was mediocre. The almond croissant tasted like it was a day or 2 old, and the quiche was inedible (even after heating and re-heating), so we ended up throwing it away. It's obvious that the food was not fresh, with the quiche being several days old at least. They said they got their pastries and quiche from Fresh Baguette, which is just down the road, so I'd recommend getting pastries or a quiche directly from there instead. I wanted to try a breakfast sandwich, but the only egg they have is hard boiled, which I'm not a fan of. Maybe their sandwiches would be better than what I had; however, my experience would make me weary of how fresh their ingredients are. The staff was friendly, and the seating area was decent. I liked the music and retro radio they have in the corner. I'd recommend this place if you want to hang out and grab a coffee or cafe drink, but I'd head elsewhere for food. read more

French Press - Flat white, iced chai latte, almond croissant, spinach quiche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Ambiance is good. It has a unique feel. Service was friendly and quick. I had an espresso. It was mediocre. read more

The coffee is great and the pastries are really good and fresh!! The staff is super nice and attentive. It's a really good calm spot to enjoy!! read more

French Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Delicious, extremely friendly, great ambiance with relaxing atmosphere. I'm trying for the first time. I will definitely back. read more

French Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Come for the coffee and food, and stay for the vibes. Great coffee shop for when you need a cup on the go or want to have a meet up with an old friend. I suggest the chicken sandwich on a baguette or the spinach quiche. read more

Lonnng piece of hair in my cup of iced matcha. Would've turned around to return this, but short on time for lunch break. read more

French Press - Hair in and outside of medium cup from French Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Great cold brew. We had two almond and one chocolate croissants. The almond croissants were warm, flaky and delicious. Seem like there was some marzipan injected inside. Chocolate croissant was just okay. Sat outside in three Adirondack chairs in front of the shop for people watching. read more

We came from California to explore this part of USA and stumbled upon French Press. The fresh bagels were delicious, as was the coffee. Mike was very kind to us, and we would return again in a heartbeat. read more

Very welcoming owner, ordered the roast beef Cro'gel with an ice latte and it was all tasty, would definitely recommend!

French press is such a cute spot to come and grab a delicious drink before you head to work or if you need a good space to get work done at, this is the place for you. I have been trying to support smaller coffee businesses and Bethesda is just making it too easy! The cafe is comfy, quiet enough to get work done without being distracted and the staff are so kind. Not sure if they're the owners as well, but I had an amazing start to my (late) morning. I will be here far more often and can't wait to continue to try their delicious menu! I might have to take a pastry to go. read more

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Perfect addition to the neighborhood! I have tried the iced caramel macchiato, shaken brown sugar hazelnut expresso and the iced vanilla matcha latte. Every drink has been strong and delicious. I believe this is a family owned business. Definitely will keep coming back! read more

French Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Nice coffee and a very nice McIntosh sound system - the manager is very helpful if you want to listen to anything. Will return.

I will say that the food and drinks were great. Honestly tasted as good as the pictures online look. The decor on the inside isn't really existent. They go for a clean minimalist look and the pull it off. I do think it's a little over priced for what you're getting. I'm also someone who enjoys space when deciding what I want and the person working the cash register was very adamant about knowing what my party and I were going to order right away. read more

3.6 stars. I liked the ambiance better than the matcha and the crogel beef sandwich. A great place to get some work done; clean, quiet, and neat. The food was okay but nothing spectacular. read more

We visited French Press on a Sunday morning, and it was mostly empty. Pop music played over the speakers during our visit. The decor is no-frills modern with black tables and chairs. We tried the everything bagel with cream cheese, an iced latte with caramel syrup, and a chocolate croissant. The bagel itself was slightly below average, and the helping of cream cheese was meager. The chocolate filling of the croissant was decent and the outside had good flakiness, but the inside was much too dense. The latte was pretty good however. Overall, the value is terrible for the price, and I would not recommend French Press. read more

Recently stopped in to grab some coffee! I got an iced vanilla oat milk latte and it's delicious. Not overly sweet and the right amount of vanilla. Owner is super nice and goes above and beyond for customer service. Asked me how many shots of espresso I wanted in and made sure that the oatmeal key was using was OK. Café is pretty spacious lots of tables and chairs to walk remotely or sit down and very clean. read more

French Press - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Cute coffee shop with cozy, pleasant vibes, but the food was disappointing. The $14 egg and cheese sandwich was made with processed egg, not fresh. The drip coffee was okay--standard deli-style. Too bad I forgot to take a picture of the sandwich. If you're a coffee or bakery snob, this place isn't for you. ;) read more

Excellent spot for coffee, sandwiches and pastries! I had the bagel, egg and avocado and the coffee cake, which were both delicious. The service was also wonderful. They were very friendly and even gave us an extra slice of coffee cake. read more

Had to make a quick lunch & coffee trip here since it was walking distance to where I was coming from. It was great. Super clean inside, has all the items you'd hope for from a breakfast brunch/ lunch style place. I had a cappuccino (smooth & tasted just as it should). I also had their salmon sandwich which was both delicious & the right size. The service was quick & kind, two things I certainly look for when I'm just dropping in to grab a bite & leave. From the looks of others inside eating & drinking, it had plenty of seating & service if you're looking to stay there. read more

Service was amazing, staff was very friendly and coffee was amazing!!! Everyone should try the Crogel, it's a combination of a bagel and a croissant and was super delicious!! read more

Really great little coffee joint. Seemingly family owned, this small little cafe is immaculately clean, fresh, has a decent Pastry and sandwich selection that is all made fresh. The coffee is nothing insanely crafty but it's all fresh, strong, flavorful, and not burnt/stale, even in iced. Staff is polite and stood ready to explain menu, ensure order, and bring food, napkins, and utensils to table. My only recommendation would be for them to get ad-free music. read more

Soooo glad I found this cafe! It fosters a calm and positive atmosphere, offering a welcome respite from the usual weekend cafe chaos I've witnessed in Bethesda. The matcha latte was great, I regretted not getting a larger size. It was smooth, refreshing, and not too bitter, but a little on the watery side. I got tempted and ended up getting a danish, which hit the spot--the perfect crispiness with a touch of cinnamon. I've also heard their sandwiches are delicious. The owners are so sweet and told me I was always welcome back to work there even if I didn't purchase anything! What a gem of a place, I can't wait to come back soon!! read more

French Press - Iced Matcha, Danish, beautiful windowsill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

extremely strong coffee if you need a quick pick me up. Also, the snacks and food items are delicious. I spend most of my time in Bethesda and this is my go to for coffee. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! I am completely blown away by how amazing this coffee shop is! What a hidden gem. I stumbled on this place having come to the area to do my homework. If I could give French Press 10 stars I would! The customer service was exceptional. The food selection was plentiful, I couldn't decide at first. I ended up getting the smoked salmon cream cheese bagel. It took quite a few minutes to prepare but oh boy was it worth the wait! I will definitely drive my hour commute to come back if not just for the breakfast sandwich. The only con I have was that I had to move my seat because the music up front was a little too loud. Other than that 10/10 would recommend! My new favorite coffee shop. read more

French Press - Smoked Salmon Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Coffee and food are solid. But the service needs work. I ordered a bagel with cream cheese and had to remind the staff twice. A few people who ordered after me got their food before I did. read more